YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD

2240 ALBANY AVENUE Shabbat Parshat Ki Tavo

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
(860) 233-3084 August 28th, 2010 18 Elul 5770
Web Site: http://www.YoungIsraelWH.org
Kiddush This Shabbat
YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD

Shabbat Parshat Ki Tavo Sponsored by

8:15 AM Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class Audrey & Arlen Lichter
9:00 AM Shacharit In honor of the upcoming marriage of
9:31 AM Sof Zman Kriat Shma
6:00 PM Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Class Shari to Sam Raymond
“Voyage of the Verse” Pre RH Class of Stamford, CT
7:00 PM Mincha, Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
‫מזל טוב‬
8:15 PM Shabbat Ends ‫ מזל טוב‬to Audrey and Arlen Lichter on the upcoming
RABBI’S CORNER marriage of their daughter Shari Lichter to Sam Ray-
As many of you know I attended a rabbinic con- mond of Stamford ,CT. ‫ מזל טוב‬to Jenny, Eliad, Simon.
ference this week in NJ as part of “The Legacy Heritage Grandmothers Goldie Lichter and Sylvia Ross of West
Fund Distinguished Rabbinic Fellowship”. It was a very Hartford. ‫ מזל טוב‬to Judy and Bob Raymond , Sarah
interesting experience and I am so happy that I was Raymond and Grandmothers
able to go. It was nice to be able to discuss issues of Ina Rabinowicz and Emma Raymond.
the rabbinate with my colleagues and peers as well as
some of my mentors. In addition, I enjoyed the learning SHABBAT KALLAH
that we did and the time that I was able to spend with Please join Shari Lichter as she celebrates her
Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter with whom I have a long- Shabbat Kallah with a woman's discussion group at the
standing and close relationship. He has so much knowl- "Shabbat" home of Evelyn and Bob Harris,
edge and experience to offer. I also made some good 12 Mohegan Drive at 4:00 pm.
connections at the conference with people who might
be able to help our shul in various ways in the near fu- RABBI WEINBERG’S PRE-ROSH HASHANNA SHIUR
ture. “VOYAGE OF THE VERSES”
I would like to invite each of you to join me for a This shiur will be offered TWICE:
class in preparation for the Yamim Noraim. The class is Today at 6:00pm at YIWH
entitled “Voyage of the Verses.” We will explore the rich &
text of the machzor and the prayers for Rosh Hashanna. Wednesday, September 1st, 8:00pm
We will examine the verses quoted and why those were At the Weinberg’s - 85 Iroquois Road
chosen in specific to be included in our most sacred
prayers. This is a great way to get in to the themes and COMMUNAL SELICHOT PROGRAM
spirit of the upcoming holidays. Hopefully by under- Saturday Night September 4, 2010
standing the machzor we will be able to create a more At Agudas Achim
meaningful experience of tefilah for ourselves over the 10:00pm—Program
holiday. In order to accommodate those who have 11:30pm—1st Selichot
other obligations and commitments I am giving the ex- 12:50am—2nd Selichot at YI Troutbrook
act same class twice: EITHER this Shabbat afternoon at
6pm (YIWH) or this coming Wednesday evening at 8pm ‫ברוך דין האמת‬
(my home). We regret to inform you of the passing of Al Weisel,
I would also like to announce that NEXT SHAB- beloved husband of Helen, father of Aviva Eichler,
BAT we will be hosting a Scholar in Residence at YIWH. David , Ilana & Hillel, and grandfather.
This is a very exciting opportunity for our shul to have May Hashem comfort Helen & the entire Weisel
Rabbi Dr. Alex Mondrow with us. Rabbi Mondrow Family among the mourners of Zion
Continued on Page 2
and Yerushalayim!
Editor: Judie Patel Rabbi Brahm Weinberg 860-233-3084 or
E-mail: bulletin @youngisraelwh.org rabbi@youngisraelwh.org
Editors Emeritus: Sam Leichtberg & Moish Trencher
Judith Hessing, Coordinator 860-233-6042 or
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Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Sponsor of
West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford,
Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford (Hotline - 860-232-6417)

Rabbi’s Corner, Continued...
served as the rabbi at the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine for the last four years and is currently both a
middle school psychologist and eighth grade Rebbe at
Yeshivat Noam in NJ. He received his Semicha from YU
and his Doctorate in Psychology from Ferkauf focused
on substance abuse treatment for adolescents, parent-
ing techniques, and psychoeducational assessment. He
is a wonderful speaker and rabbi and I encourage you to
join us for as many of his lectures as you can. See the
full schedule for details.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Weinberg
SAVE THE DATES
UPCOMING SHUL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
ELISHA ROSENSWEIG’S CLASS
Tuesday, August 31st, at 8:00 PM
At the home of Judie Patel, 100 Lawler Road
We will be studying Sefer Yona.
SHABBAT SHUVA DRASHA
“The Strength of Reish Lakish &
The Limits of Forgiveness”
Shabbat, September 11th at 5:15 PM
HAT SHOW
Wednesday, September 15th
At the home of Fran Wittenberg,
36 Whetton Road
BOOK CLUB
All Other Nights, A novel
By Dara Horn
BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP!
Rosh Hashanah is here ! The Chagim are all here!
Please remember to continue to use scrip. It costs
nothing additional to you - yet it helps the Shul.
Remember, if you can not come and get the cards
we can bring it to you! Let's support our Shul by
buying scrip ! Every dollar counts!
Contact: Judith Hessing (860-233-6042),
at 18 Grenhart Street
SODA BOTTLE COLLECTION
Eliza Katz is collecting bottles, cans and glass during
the summer to raise money for the Rabbi’s Fund.
Please bring empties to her address 24 Miamis Road;
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Vera Schwarcz & Jason Wolfe
In Memory of Al Weisel
David & Karen Silver
In memory of Sarah Elbaum’s mother, Hannah Bertram
Lauren & Judy Daman
In memory Rabbi Weinberg's grandmother, Riva Weinberg
In memory of Sarah Elbaum's mother, Hannah Bertram
Anita & Tsion Cohen
In memory of Rabbi Weinberg's grandmother
Debbie & Steven Luger
Refuah Sh’laimah - Tzirel Rutstein
HIGH HOLIDAYS
Please check your email as well as your “snail mail”
for important information regarding seating,
babysitting, and aliyot and other details
regarding the High Holidays.
KOL HANEARIM TALLIS PROJECT
The Yom Tovim are almost here! Now is your chance to
include your family in a part of YIWH history. Add your
child/children's names on our Kol Hanearim Tallis in time
for this Simchat Torah. You can start with one child at a
time or add them all at once, the choice is yours! In addi-
tion, the names on the Tallis will all be added to the tree
of life downstairs, check out the newest additions!
Contact Aviva Braunshweiger for
further information 860-231-1808
COME CELEBRATE SHABBAT WITH
Beth David Synagogue ~ Beth El Temple ~ Beth Hillel
Synagogue ~Congregation Beth Israel ~ The Emanuel
Synagogue ~Temple Beth Hillel ~ Temple Sinai ~ Tikvoh
Chadoshoh ~United Synagogues ~ Young Israel of WH
Hosted by The Emanuel Synagogue
Friday, October 29, 2010
4:45 p.m. - Music by The Klezmer Band of Beth Israel
5:30 p.m. - Candle Lighting
5:35 p.m.– Kabbalat Shabbat
6:45 p.m. - Catered Dinner
All items are vegetarian except the chicken.
Most are gluten free.
Please send reservations with payment by
October 8th
To The Emanuel Synagogue ~ 160 Mohegan Avenue ~
West Hartford, CT 06117
Please make cheques payable to The Emanuel Synagogue
If you are interested in sponsoring part of the evening, please
contact Sharone Kornman - sharonek@ymail.com
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Dvar Torah Parshat Ki Tavo
In Parashat Ki-Tavo, Moshe commands Benei Yisrael with regard to the ceremony of the "blessings
and curses" to be conducted upon their arrival in Canaan. The nation would proclaim a series of blessings
upon those who refrain from certain prohibitions, and, following each blessing, the corresponding curse
upon those who violate the given transgression. Among the violations mentioned involves the mistreat-
ment of parents: "Cursed is the one who insults his father or mother" (27:16). Several commentators
briefly address the etymology of the Hebrew word used for "insult": "makleh." The Ibn Ezra suggests that
the term originates from the term, "kalon," which means "shame," or "humiliation." The verse thus con-
demns the person who brings shame and embarrassment upon his parents.
Another possible approach would be to associate the word, "makleh" with the common word,
"kal," which generally means, "light" or "cheap." The verse would thus refer not to the direct humiliation
of parents, but rather to disrespect, to treating them like ordinary people, as opposed to affording them
the honor and distinction parents deserve on the part of their children.
Rav Meir Simcha ha-Kohen of Dvinsk, in his Meshekh Chokhma, indeed interprets "makleh" as a de-
rivative of the word "kal," and he adds an insightful explanation as to the specific relevance of this term to
the current context. Although parents clearly deserve the respect of their children, the unique love of a
parent for a child lends itself to the potential of mistreatment by his or her children. Children will at times
act disrespectfully towards their parents simply because they have come to expect their parents to forgive
them for their wrongdoing. In truth, this is true, to one extent or another, in all close relationships, particu-
larly within a family. The permanence of the relationship affords one the luxury of a degree of confidence
in the other party's commitment to it, and he can therefore remove several barriers one normally erects
when dealing with other people. Among family or close friends, one feels a degree of freedom from the
restrictions governing general social conduct, as he knows that the relationship will be sustained nonethe-
less. In the case of parents, however, the natural sense of devotion and obligation that parents feel to-
wards their children result in a willingness to forgive unique to the parent-child relationship. A child could
therefore abuse this forgiving attitude and not concern himself with how he treats his parents. The Torah
thus places a curse upon one who is "makleh" - who makes light of his parents' honor, feelings and well
being by virtue of their natural tendency to forgive their children.

Rabbi Dr. Alex Mondrow

Scholar-In-Residence
Shabbat Parshat Nitsavim-Vayeilech - September 3 - 4, 2010
Rabbi Mondrow has served in many rabbinic and teaching capacities. For the last four
years, he served as the rabbi of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Synagogue. He
was also one of the founding members of the Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel (LINK),
an outreach and community education learning center. While in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mondrow taught in the
Yeshiva of Los Angeles boy's highs school. He has also taught at the Marsha Stern Talmudic Academy
(MTA). (Photo: Rabbi Alex & Jordana Mondrow)
Rabbi Mondrow recently completed his doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology at the Ferkauf
Graduate School of Psychology. His research was focused on substance abuse treatment for adolescents
and much of his training and studies focused on parenting techniques and psycho-educational assessment.
He trained and worked as a clinical therapist at the Center for Applied Psychology of the Bikur Cholim of
Rockland County, a mental health clinic that largely serves the Chasidic and Ultra-Orthodox population. His
work focused largely on children and families and is in the process of entering into private practice in
Northern New Jersey. Schedule
Friday Evening, September 3, 2010
9:15pm — Oneg
Shabbat Morning, September 4, 2010
10:30am-ish — Shabbat Morning Drasha 5:45pm — Shabbat Afternoon Shiur
6:50pm — Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit
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 YIWH Schedule of Services  IT IS EASY TO SPONSOR A KIDDUSH

August 27th - September 3rd, 2010
Shabbat Parshat Ki Tavo
OR SEUDAH SHLISHIT!

Friday, August 27th Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Shacharit 6:45 a.m. Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
Mincha/Maariv 7:00 p.m. or judiep@gmail.com to
Candle Lighting 7:17 p.m. check the availability of the date
Shabbat, August 28th you need & to make the
Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class 8:15 a.m. arrangements for the type of
Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:31 a.m. Checks need to be received
Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Shiur 6:00 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
“Voyage of the Verse” Pre RH Class Kiddush date. Send to David Cohen
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 7:00 p.m. at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Shabbat Ends 8:15p.m. There are three types
Sunday, August 29th - Thursday, September 2nd of Kiddushim:
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 5:19 a.m. Standard for $150,
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Followed by Rabbi Weinberg’s Gemara Shiur on 9:00 a.m. & Deluxe for $350
Masechet Chulin Perek 8 With supplements available.
Shacharit…Monday - Thursday 6:45 a.m.
For Seudah Shlishit contact
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 7:10 p.m.
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
Friday, September 3rd
Shacharit 6:45 a.m. KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
Mincha/Maariv 7:00 p.m. 8/28 Lichter
Candle Lighting 7:05 p.m.

Check out the Weekly Schedule on the Shul Website: http://www.youngisraelwh.org/

Times from: http://www.ou.org/holidays/calendar

Ner La’Maor
Lights
Evelyn & David Hessing
In Memory of their Grandmothers
Sarah Schwimmer
‫שרה רבקה בת חנוך היינך ודבורה‬
And
Chava Bat Bahiya
‫חוה בת בהיה‬
Yayin l’ Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Judy Leichtberg & Batsheva
Goldfischer in memory of their
father and grandfather,
Israel Weiss
‫ישראל בן דוד‬
and their mother & grandmother
Frida Weiss
‫טויבא פרידה בת עזרא‬
Pat La’Orchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
Betty Wizenfeld in memory of her
Parents Tobias & Esther Spira
‫טוביה בן צבי אלימלך‬
‫אסתר בת דוד הכהן‬
Irv Wizenfeld in memory of his father
Sam Wizenfeld
‫שמואל מאיר בן יצחק הכהן‬
5770 Candy Man:
Bernard Kesler
in memory of his father
Sender ben Avraham Zelig
‫סנדר בן אברהם זליג‬
Kiddush Supplement
Rabbi Brahm & Elana Weinberg
In honor of their parents
Morrie & Lynn Weinberg
Dr. Howard & Miriam Rosenblum
Seudah Shlishit Supplement
12:14 ‫קהלת‬
‫”סוף דבר הכל נשמע‬
‫את האלקים ירא‬
‫ואת מצותיו שמור‬
“‫כי זה כל האדם‬
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 YIWH Schedule of Services  IT IS EASY TO SPONSOR A KIDDUSH

September 3rd - 8th, 2010
Shabbat Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech
OR SEUDAH SHLISHIT!

Friday, September 3rd Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Shacharit 6:45 a.m. Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
Mincha/Maariv 7:00 p.m. or judiep@gmail.com to
Candle Lighting 7:05 p.m. check the availability of the date
Shabbat, September 4th you need & to make the
Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class 8:15 a.m. arrangements for the type of
Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:34 a.m. Checks need to be received
SPECIAL SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE 5:45 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 6:50 p.m. Kiddush date. Send to David Cohen
Shabbat Ends 8:03p.m. at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Selichot Program at Agudas Achim 10:00pm There are three types
“Chatzot” Selichot at YIH on Troutbrook 12:50am of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
Sunday, September 5th - Tuesday, September 7th Semi-Deluxe for $250
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 5:27 a.m. & Deluxe for $350
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. With supplements available.
NO Gemara Shiur
For Seudah Shlishit contact
Shacharit…Monday & Tuesday 6:45 a.m.
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 7:05 p.m.
Selichot Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Nights 9:30pm KIDDUSH SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 8th - Erev Rosh HaShana

Shacharit followed by Hatarat Nedarim 6:30 a.m.
Make an Eruv Tavshilin Before Candle Lighting
Candle Lighting 6:57 p.m.
Mincha/Maariv 7:02 p.m.

Ner La’Maor
Lights
Evelyn & David Hessing
In Memory of their Grandmothers
Sarah Schwimmer
‫שרה רבקה בת חנוך היינך ודבורה‬
And
Chava Bat Bahiya
‫חוה בת בהיה‬
Yayin l’ Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Judy Leichtberg & Batsheva
Goldfischer in memory of their
father and grandfather,
Israel Weiss
‫ישראל בן דוד‬
and their mother & grandmother
Frida Weiss
‫טויבא פרידה בת עזרא‬
Pat La’Orchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
Betty Wizenfeld in memory of her
Parents Tobias & Esther Spira
‫טוביה בן צבי אלימלך‬
‫אסתר בת דוד הכהן‬
Irv Wizenfeld in memory of his father
Sam Wizenfeld
‫שמואל מאיר בן יצחק הכהן‬
5770 Candy Man:
Bernard Kesler
in memory of his father
Sender ben Avraham Zelig
‫סנדר בן אברהם זליג‬
Kiddush Supplement
Rabbi Brahm & Elana Weinberg
In honor of their parents
Morrie & Lynn Weinberg
Dr. Howard & Miriam Rosenblum
Seudah Shlishit Supplement
12:14 ‫קהלת‬
‫”סוף דבר הכל נשמע‬
‫את האלקים ירא‬
‫ואת מצותיו שמור‬
“‫כי זה כל האדם‬
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September 8 - 17th, 2010
Rosh Hashanna and Shabbat Shuva

Wednesday, September 8th - Erev Rosh HaShana MAKING AN ERUV TAVSHILIN

Shacharit followed by Hatarat Nedarim 6:30 a.m. On Erev Yom Tov, the head of
Make an Eruv Tavshilin Before Candle Lighting the household, or his designee,
Candle Lighting 6:57 p.m.
should set aside a baked item
Mincha/Maariv 7:02 p.m.
such as bread or matzoh, and a
Thursday, September 9th - 1st Rosh HaShana
Shacharit 8:00 AM cooked item such as meat, fish,
Torah Reading (approx.) 9:30 AM or eggs (i.e. a food that is eaten
Rabbi’s Sermon (approx.) 10:15 AM along with bread). He or she
Shofar Blowing (approx.) 10:30 AM should then recite the blessing
Communal Tashlich at UCONN 6:30PM of "Baruch...Al Mitzvas Eruv"
Mincha/Maariv 6:55 PM and the proclamation, both
Candle Lighting - After... 7:55 PM found in the Artscroll Siddur
Friday, September 10th - 2nd Rosh HaShana p.654. Once done, the eruv
Shacharit 8:00 AM covers all household members
Torah Reading (approx.) 9:30 AM
and guests. The foods set aside
Rabbi’s Sermon (approx.) 10:15 AM
for the eruv should be saved
Shofar Blowing (approx.) 10:30 AM
Candle Lighting - Before…. 6:53 PM and may be eaten on Shabbos.
Mincha/Maariv 6:55 PM
Shabbat, September 11th - Shabbat Shuva
Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class 8:15 a.m.
IT IS EASY TO SPONSOR A KIDDUSH
Shacharit 9:00 a.m.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:37 a.m. OR SEUDAH SHLISHIT!
Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Shuva Drasha 5:15 p.m. Shul handles set up & Clean up!
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 6:35 p.m. Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
Shabbat Ends 7:52 p.m. or judiep@gmail.com to
Sunday, September 12th - Tsom Gedalia check the availability of the date
Alot Hashachar - Dawn - Fast Begins 5:15 a.m. you need & to make the
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 5:35 a.m. arrangements for the type of
Selichot 7:30a.m. Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Shacharit 8:00 a.m. Checks need to be received
Chatzot - Midday 12.47p.m. the Sunday prior to your
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 6:40 p.m. Kiddush date. Send to David
Fast Ends 7:50 p.m. Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Selichot 9:30 p.m. There are three types
Monday, September 13th - Thursday, September 16th of Kiddushim:
Shacharit…Monday - Thursday 6:45 a.m. Standard for $150,
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 6:45 p.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Selichot (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Night) 9:30 p.m. & Deluxe for $350
Friday, September 17th - Erev Yom Kippur With supplements available.
Shacharit and Short Selichot 6:30 a.m. For Seudah Shlishit contact
Mincha & Hatarat Nedarim (for those who haven't yet) 3:00 p.m. Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
Candle Lighting 6:41 p.m.
Kol Nidre 6:46 p.m. KIDDUSH SCHEDULE

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